Best Pickled Eggs Recipe [video]

Pickled Eggs are an appetizing and mouth-watering, ready-to-serve snack made from hard-boiled eggs preserved in vinegar and brine.

This is another great addition to our collection of snacks and appetizers like the Best Deviled Eggs, Vegan Roasted Eggplant Spread or Deviled Eggs Dip with Chives and Paprika.

Homemade Pickled Eggs

This Pickled Eggs Recipe is simple to prepare for something so versatile. This dish owes to the fact that it is a combination of sweet, salty, and sour. I like that you can prepare it once and can be preserved and stored in a jar for several months. This makes it very handy and convenient for surprise guests or just to have some healthy snack ready to serve.

You can serve them in many ways. We like to enjoy them as a sandwich filling, or on a salad, and sometimes with some veggies such as roasted asparagus. However, you can serve them with several variations according to your taste and be creative with it! Also, this dish can be made with jalapenos for a spicier kick or made as the old-fashioned way with beets.

It is also convenient because it can be made with leftover eggs such as from Easter. If you run out of options of what to do with them, this is the perfect recipe to utilize some! Simply follow this recipe, and they will be preserved in vinegar for months to come!

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How to make pickled eggs?

This is a very easy and simple recipe to follow. You basically hard boil your eggs, peel the shell off, and marinade in a vinegar, salt and spices mixture. Then, place them in a jar with the marinated liquid, and refrigerate for weeks or months to come. What we like about this recipe is how versatile it can be. You can throw other ingredient or favorite spices into it and adjust according to your taste.

How long do pickled eggs last?

Their main purpose of what to be preserved to a long period of time. Therefore, they will last a long time, assuming you will have any left to eat! If properly stored, they will last for about 3-4 months. Keep in mind that they need not be canned in a jar with a tight lid.

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How to make pickled eggs with beets?

Making this recipe with beets is quite delicious. Actually, it is one of our favorite ways to enjoy them.  To prepare this delectable dish you will need the following:

• Eggs, hardboiled and peeled
• Can of beets in liquid (separated)
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 6 cloves garlic
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of black pepper

Place eggs, beets, and onion in a mason jar or glass container. Set aside.

In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, beet juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for about 5 mins. Pour over the eggs and beets, cover and refrigerate. Wait for 48 hours and it is ready to use.

What do pickled eggs taste like?

They are wonderful and have a tangy combination of sweet, sour, and salty. This is what makes it so versatile and can be served in many ways.

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How to make spicy pickled eggs?

To make a spicy version of them, follow the same steps above, and simply add some spices to it. You can use red chili pepper flakes or some jalapeno slices. Adjust the spiciness based on your preference, and simply add it to the jar liquid.

Recipe Tips and Notes

• We like using BPA free jar for storing them.
• To make it easy to peel the eggs, you can mix a teaspoon of vinegar with the water you are boiling the eggs in.
• Another way for easy peeling is once they are boiled, place them immediately under iced or cold water for a few minutes. This way, they will peel off very easily.
• To preserve them better, ensure to keep them refrigerated at all times. This way you will have a delicious snack whenever you crave it for several months.
• Also, do not leave them out in room temperature for more than 2 hours.

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5 from 4 votes

Servings: 6 eggs

Best Pickled Eggs Recipe

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Pickled Eggs are an appetizing and mouth-watering, ready-to-serve snack made from hard-boiled eggs preserved in vinegar and brine.

Ingredients

Pickled Eggs with Beets:

• 6 hardboiled eggs peeled
• 1 can of beets in liquid
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 6 cloves garlic whole
• 1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns
• Pinch of salt

Rosemary Garlic Pickled Eggs:

• 6 hardboiled eggs peeled
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 6 cloves garlic whole
• Peel from 1 lemon
• 5 sprigs rosemary
• 1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns
• Pinch of salt

Dill Pickled Eggs and Veggies:

• 6 hardboiled eggs peeled
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 4 cloves garlic whole
• 6 carrot rounds
• 6 zucchini rounds
• 5 sprigs fresh dill
• 1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Pickled Eggs with Beets:

1. Drain beets, reserving 1 cup juice.
2. Place some of the beets, garlic cloves, peppercorns, salt, and 6 eggs in a 2-qt. glass jar.
3. In a small saucepan, add sugar, water, vinegar, and reserved beet juice and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes and pour the hot liquid over beets and eggs, let it fully cool.
4. Cover tightly with a lid and refrigerate for at least 24-48 hours before serving.

Rosemary Garlic Pickled Eggs:

1. In a small saucepan, add sugar, water, vinegar and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
2. Place eggs and the rest of the ingredients in a 2-qt. glass jar.
3. Pour the hot liquid over the eggs, let it fully cool.
4. Cover tightly with a lid and refrigerate for at least 24-48 hours before serving.

Dill Pickled Eggs and Veggies:

1. In a small saucepan, add sugar, water, vinegar and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
2. Place eggs and the rest of the ingredients in a 2-qt. glass jar.
3. Pour the hot liquid over the eggs, let it fully cool.
4. Cover tightly with a lid and refrigerate for at least 24-48 hours before serving.

Calories: 221, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 186mg, Sodium: 63mg, Potassium: 84mg, Carbohydrates: 34g, Sugar: 33g, Protein: 6g, Vitamin A: 5.2%, Calcium: 2.7%, Iron: 3.6%

Author: Catalina Castravet

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pickled Eggs

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